A13 Systems Approach

An approach that combines two or more independent SPS measures on a same product:  The combined measures can be composed of any number of inter-related measures as well as their conformity assessment requirements and applied at all stages of production.  
Example: An import program establishes a package of measures that specifies specific pest-free production location, pesticides to be used, harvesting techniques as well as post-harvest fumigation, combined with inspection requirement at entry point: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements.